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merireadstuff's review against another edition
4.0
very difficult to get through, because i felt almost every single thing frankie felt. had to read it for an exam but i’m kinda glad i had to, bc i would have never on my own
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
Sad and dark, this book describes a woman slowly going mad (or should I say madder) as she lives a solitary life in her deceased grandmother’s cottage on an Irish hillside. She is obsessed with art and dead things. Strangely intoxicating and worth a future second read.
I first heard of this book on The Readers Podcast Episode 177. http://bookbasedbanter.co.uk/thereaders/2017/11/09/ep-177-a-catch-up-reading-horizons/
I first heard of this book on The Readers Podcast Episode 177. http://bookbasedbanter.co.uk/thereaders/2017/11/09/ep-177-a-catch-up-reading-horizons/
sui_marie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emasvingerova's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 *
z nějakého "literárního" hlediska - bylo to na mě trochu moc zdlouhavé, v knize se toho vlastně moc neděje, ale ocenila jsem zaměření se na detaily každodenního života a zmínky o spoustě uměleckých děl. je to knížka o depresi, vyhoření, quarter life crisis, a dává mi tak smysl proč příběh může působit zdlouhavě a bezútěšně - to tyhle všechny věci v reálu i jsou. dotklo se mě to víc než jsem čekala, možná proto že se spoustou témat souzním a jsou pro mě teď (bohužel) aktuální. doslova od Jana Němce mi knížku zasadil ještě do širšího kontextu. bylo to zvláštní čtení ale tak neuvěřitelně se mi ta knížka zaryla pod kůži, a přišla ke mně v ten nejideálnější čas.
z nějakého "literárního" hlediska - bylo to na mě trochu moc zdlouhavé, v knize se toho vlastně moc neděje, ale ocenila jsem zaměření se na detaily každodenního života a zmínky o spoustě uměleckých děl. je to knížka o depresi, vyhoření, quarter life crisis, a dává mi tak smysl proč příběh může působit zdlouhavě a bezútěšně - to tyhle všechny věci v reálu i jsou. dotklo se mě to víc než jsem čekala, možná proto že se spoustou témat souzním a jsou pro mě teď (bohužel) aktuální. doslova od Jana Němce mi knížku zasadil ještě do širšího kontextu. bylo to zvláštní čtení ale tak neuvěřitelně se mi ta knížka zaryla pod kůži, a přišla ke mně v ten nejideálnější čas.
bellwetherdays's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.25
chubicool's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fant_ine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
suzanne07090's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thebobsphere's review against another edition
5.0
An age old question is whether art reflects life. With Sara Baume’s second novel, A Line Made by Walking, art not only reflects life but is wedged into it.
The book’s title is inspired by a piece of art of the same name, created by Richard Long, which consists of a lawn with a line in the middle created by Long’s constant treading of the specific area.
The significance of this line is to ruin the tranquility of nature and to prove that a work of art can be a journey. Considering the themes of Baume’s novel, this is apt.
Frankie is depressed and decides to move into her grandmother’s house in order to find some sort of direction for her life. In the process she is working on a art project which consists of taking pictures of dead wildlife and in true Sebaldian fashion, Baume inserts the pictures as part of the text. To add more to this rich storyline, Frankie tries to recall a piece of art which is similar to the situation she is in. For example when she is seeing a white wall she tries to remember a work of art which is white.
Franki’s depression worsens throughout her stay, as her mental state is frail she delves deeper into her art project, which, like, Long’s picture shows a disruption of nature and is a record of her journey from the city to her hometown. However I saw this as a journey of someone trying to overcome depression. Eventually Frankie realises that the journey has to continue and she does move on.
I enjoyed reading A Line Made for Walking. Baume combines quirky narration and sharp observation (something I am a total sucker for) plus with the added info about art (there’s an index with all the works mentioned) Baume’s novel is an intellectual treat but still manages to be play with structure at the same time.
The book’s title is inspired by a piece of art of the same name, created by Richard Long, which consists of a lawn with a line in the middle created by Long’s constant treading of the specific area.
The significance of this line is to ruin the tranquility of nature and to prove that a work of art can be a journey. Considering the themes of Baume’s novel, this is apt.
Frankie is depressed and decides to move into her grandmother’s house in order to find some sort of direction for her life. In the process she is working on a art project which consists of taking pictures of dead wildlife and in true Sebaldian fashion, Baume inserts the pictures as part of the text. To add more to this rich storyline, Frankie tries to recall a piece of art which is similar to the situation she is in. For example when she is seeing a white wall she tries to remember a work of art which is white.
Franki’s depression worsens throughout her stay, as her mental state is frail she delves deeper into her art project, which, like, Long’s picture shows a disruption of nature and is a record of her journey from the city to her hometown. However I saw this as a journey of someone trying to overcome depression. Eventually Frankie realises that the journey has to continue and she does move on.
I enjoyed reading A Line Made for Walking. Baume combines quirky narration and sharp observation (something I am a total sucker for) plus with the added info about art (there’s an index with all the works mentioned) Baume’s novel is an intellectual treat but still manages to be play with structure at the same time.